an·noy·ance 
/əˈnojəns/ noun
plural an·noy·anc·es /əˈnojəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : slight anger : the feeling of being annoyed
▪ She expressed annoyance at the slow service. ▪ They were late again, (much) to our annoyance. [=it annoyed us that they were late again] ▪ She shook her head in annoyance. [=in a way that showed she was annoyed] 2 [count] : something that causes feelings of slight anger or irritation : a source of annoyance
▪ The long wait at the restaurant was a minor annoyance. [=nuisance]
▪ She expressed annoyance at the slow service. ▪ They were late again, (much) to our annoyance. [=it annoyed us that they were late again] ▪ She shook her head in annoyance. [=in a way that showed she was annoyed]
▪ The long wait at the restaurant was a minor annoyance. [=nuisance]
